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Our mission is to provide a safe environment for all citizens through community partnerships in an unbiased and ethical manner.

The Department's Core Values:

Service to our Communities -
We are dedicated to enhancing public safety and reducing the fear and the incidence of crime. People in our communities are our most important customers. “To protect and serve” is not just a slogan – it is our way of life. We will work in partnership with the people in our communities and do our best, within the law to solve community problems that effect public safety. We respect the great diversity of people in both our residential and business communities and serve all with equal dedication.

Respect for People -
We believe in treating all people with respect and dignity. We show concern and empathy for the victims of crime and treat violators of the law with fairness and dignity. By demonstrating respect for others, we will earn respect for the Paris Police Department.

Integrity - Integrity is our standard. We are proud of our profession and will conduct ourselves in a manner that merits the respect of all people. We will demonstrate honest ethical behavior in all our interactions. Our actions will match our words.

Respect for the Law - We have been given the honor and privilege of enforcing the law. We must always exercise integrity in the use of power and authority that have been given to us by the people. Our professional behavior should be a model for all to follow. We will obey and support the letter and the spirit of the law.

Commitment to Leadership -
We believe the Paris Police Department should be a leader in law enforcement. We believe that each individual needs to be highly trained in his or her area of responsibility. Our people are the most important asset of the department. We must work to ensure that our co-workers, our professional colleagues, and our communities have the highest respect for the Paris Police Department.

Quality Through Continuous Improvement -
We will strive to achieve the highest level of quality in all aspects of our work. We value innovation and support creativity. We dedicate ourselves to proactively seeking new and better ways to serve.